About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

Following a comprehensive service review, Council is implementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation, focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities, improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governed and future-ready.

As part of this transformation we are seeking a technically skilled and experienced Asset Officer to administer and assess contributed developer assets, process Roads Act approvals (including Section 138 applications) and support Council's asset inspection and compliance functions. The role is also required to undertake GIS and data management tasks to ensure contributed and existing assets are accurately captured into Council's systems and managed in line with Council's standards.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring that assets delivered through development are constructed to the required quality, compliant with standards and sustainable for long-term Council ownership and maintenance.

Reporting to the Coordinator Assets and forming part of the overall Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role is responsible for conducting a wide range of inspections, accurately recording asset information and working with the team to ensure integration of field data into Council's GIS systems.

You will also act as a point of contact for developers, contractors and community members regarding asset contributions and approvals.

If you are an experienced asset officer with strong analytical capability and a commitment to governance and sustainability, we encourage you to apply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Degree in engineering, asset management or a related discipline.

• Experience in assessing contributed developer assets for compliance with Council standards.

• Knowledge of Roads Act approvals (s138) and other relevant legislation.

• Understanding of asset management principles, inspection practices, and lifecycle planning.

• Experience with GIS mapping and asset system data entry.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with developers and contractors

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Commitment to compliance, data accuracy, and customer service.

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 9 of Council's salary system and is a full-time, permanent position. The salary offered is in the range of $83,985 to $94,471 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Outstanding team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can apply now using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Fill out the required personal details and online questions below
2. Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
3. Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact: Craig Garbutt, Manager Assets and Engineering on 4995 7777

Applications close: Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST 11:59 PM